How to properly size Rolex oyster bracelet with glide lock?

[watchmework]

Hello folks-
Wanted to see what the experts opinions were on the topic of how to get the Rolex oyster bracelet with glide lock sized. I have a new 114060 and when I bought it at my AD he told me it's best to have the glide lock at the smallest position and then remove links accordingly. Based on this I've currently got the glide lock at the smallest setting and have 4 links at the 6 o clock and 6 links at the 12...7.5 links at the 12 if glide lock is completely extended. Currently I think the watch is balanced and I don't feel the head sliding in one particular direction, with the clasp centered on my wrist.

I know that the amount of links on the 6 and 12 side of the watch shouldn't always match up so the watch is balanced but my gut is telling me that I've got too much on the 12 if I need to extend the glidelock...welcome your thoughts and thanks in advance.

[watchwatcher]

Sounds like it's a good fit from your description...the 4/6 combo is used by a lot of folks on the forum. If it's working, I wouldn't mess with it.

Not an expert, by any means. I usually size my watch with the glide lock in the middle position, though, FWIW.

Let's see some pics.

[watchmework]

[kilyung]

Mine are all set to 4/6. Also remove the diver extension.

[watchmework]

Originally Posted by kilyung

Mine are all set to 4/6. Also remove the diver extension.

Just curious why you recommend I remove the diver extension?

[Bigsykedaddy]

From the pictures that is a perfect fit. I went through the same thing when I first got my 114060. I sized it myself and I literally tried every single link configuration combo. I found out that even though there are more links on the 12 it is supposed to be like that to make sure the watch sits centered on your wrist.

It turns out that every Rolex oyster is like that. Once I got my datejust it was the same story, more links on the 12 side. It has to do with the way the human arm is. You may end up doing what I did and messing with it for weeks but you will most likely end up back in the original configuration.

[RichM]

Originally Posted by watchmework

Just curious why you recommend I remove the diver extension?

I don't have one but I'll take a crack at it. The general consensus is it's more comfortable without it. Subs don't have them.

Now if you dive, and need it, that's a different story.

[watchmework]

Originally Posted by Rich Mickol

I don't have one but I'll take a crack at it. The general consensus is it's more comfortable without it.



Now if you dive, and need it, that's a different story.

Hmm I wonder why it would be more comfortable. If I took the diver extension out then I would need to either add a link or push out glide lock a bit.

If I was to adjust the glidelock to make the bracelet larger my fear is that it would throw off the balance of the watch head, since that would further extend the already longer side of the 12 o clock.

[crazykokopelli]

Be sure that if you remove links to use thread lock on the screw(s) that you put back in.

Also, I was told by an AD that each screw goes with a specific link, so don't mix them up. Others on the forum could verify this.

[watchmework]

I think I'm going to head into the Rolex boutique store and talk to a rep there about resizing.

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by watchmework

Originally Posted by Bigsykedaddy

From the pictures that is a perfect fit. I went through the same thing when I first got my 114060. I sized it myself and I literally tried every single link configuration combo. I found out that even though there are more links on the 12 it is supposed to be like that to make sure the watch sits centered on your wrist.

It turns out that every Rolex oyster is like that. Once I got my datejust it was the same story, more links on the 12 side. It has to do with the way the human arm is. You may end up doing what I did and messing with it for weeks but you will most likely end up back in the original configuration.

That bottom picture looks different then the top two. It looks tight. The top two look like there's reasonable play. The Glidelock didn't do much for me. I've got plenty of watches comfortable enough without it.

[The Libertine]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

That bottom picture looks different then the top two. It looks tight. The top two look like there's reasonable play. The Glidelock didn't do much for me. I've got plenty of watches comfortable enough without it.

My thoughts exactly. Based on the gap shown in the second picture, I think the balance of links may be a bit off.

[coleburns]

Out of interest, what tool(s) do you guys use to change the links. I have heard of a toolbox of some sort but not been able to find anything online.

I also want to play around with my links

[melrob1]

Originally Posted by watchmework

Just curious why you recommend I remove the diver extension?

There is jo divers extension on the Sub C or Sub C Date. The glidelock is the extension on these models unlike the DSSD and The SD which have both.

[HoustonRoo]

Originally Posted by watchmework

Just curious why you recommend I remove the diver extension?

Much more comfortable without the dive extension.

Edit: just saw that SubC doesn't have dive extension. Never mind.

I have it on my Sea Dweller and it's more comfy with it removed.


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[Xerxes77]

In the second pictures I think is ok.
If you can put one finger btw bracelet and your wrist that's ok

[watchmework]

UPDATE: just went into the Rolex boutique and the guy told me that basically it was way too out of balance. He ended up moving one link to the 6 o clock side and removing one from the 12 o clock side. I now have 5 on each side, 5.5 on the 12 if glide lock is fully out.

One thing I thought was interesting is the rep considered bracelets centered if the crown clasp is centered, not the complete buckle.

Here is what it looks like.

[watchwatcher]

As long as it's comfortable to you, that's all that matters.

[116500LN]

Originally Posted by crazykokopelli

Also, I was told by an AD that each screw goes with a specific link, so don't mix them up. Others on the forum could verify this.

That is incorrect. All the removable links use the same exact screw. The only different screw would be the one connecting the top of the clasp to the link. That screw is a little shorter and can't be seen when installed on the thread side.

[watchmework]

Originally Posted by Bigsykedaddy

From the pictures that is a perfect fit. I went through the same thing when I first got my 114060. I sized it myself and I literally tried every single link configuration combo. I found out that even though there are more links on the 12 it is supposed to be like that to make sure the watch sits centered on your wrist.

It turns out that every Rolex oyster is like that. Once I got my datejust it was the same story, more links on the 12 side. It has to do with the way the human arm is. You may end up doing what I did and messing with it for weeks but you will most likely end up back in the original configuration.

You were right. I ended up going back to the previous configuration, it turns out I originally had 7 on the 12 o clock side, not 6...couldn't see the last link as I had glidelock on its smallest setting. I now have the glidelock set to the middle and removed a link..the final result is 6 links on the 12 side and 4 links on the 6 side, it fits perfect and is exactly centered on my wrist!

[brandrea]

I was going to ask what happened to your half link I see you've got it installed now.

I find the half link makes the world of difference. I have a 7" wrist and my set up on both my DBlue and SD43 is: 5 at 12 o'clock and 4.5 at 6 o'clock. The Glidelock setting is exactly at the halfway point and the crown is centered

[Bigsykedaddy]

Originally Posted by watchmework

You were right. I ended up going back to the previous configuration, it turns out I originally had 7 on the 12 o clock side, not 6...couldn't see the last link as I had glidelock on its smallest setting. I now have the glidelock set to the middle and removed a link..the final result is 6 links on the 12 side and 4 links on the 6 side, it fits perfect and is exactly centered on my wrist!

Awesome, I'm glad to hear you got it all figured out

I also have 6 links @ 12 o'clock and 4 links @ 6 o'clock. I completely removed the half link out of the bracelet and it fits with glidelock directly in the center

[brandrea]

I'm confused now, (bit confuse easily)

I thought in post 17 you said you have the half link installed. Did you take it back out?

[watchmework]

Originally Posted by brandrea

I'm confused now, (bit confuse easily)



I thought in post 17 you said you have the half link installed. Did you take it back out?

Yeah the original post is a little confusing but I've still got the half link installed, never took it out...

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by watchmework

Yeah the original post is a little confusing but I've still got the half link installed, never took it out...

[1William]

The Glide Lock is great but it does take some adjusting to get where you want it. Mine are set up in the middle for adjustment either way. There is nothing like have a perfect fit every time. I also removed the divers extension in my SD43. My two Subs and SD43 are my most comfortable watches.

[hbombkid]

Interesting thread. Mine is comfortable and centered at 6 links on the 12 side and 4.5 on the 6 side.

The glidelock is near the smallest though. I did try taking the half link out and then it was near the biggest. I would like the glidelock in the center so thinking I need 5.5 x 4.5.

Anyone know how much a half link costs?

[watchmework]

Originally Posted by hbombkid

Interesting thread. Mine is comfortable and centered at 6 links on the 12 side and 4.5 on the 6 side.

The glidelock is near the smallest though. I did try taking the half link out and then it was near the biggest. I would like the glidelock in the center so thinking I need 5.5 x 4.5.

Anyone know how much a half link costs?

I think I remember reading on the forums here that it cost someone $60?

[watchmework]

Originally Posted by 1William

The Glide Lock is great but it does take some adjusting to get where you want it. Mine are set up in the middle for adjustment either way. There is nothing like have a perfect fit every time. I also removed the divers extension in my SD43. My two Subs and SD43 are my most comfortable watches.

That's a beautiful collection there sir!

[hbombkid]

Originally Posted by watchmework

I think I remember reading on the forums here that it cost someone $60?

Thanks that's what I was hoping in price

I will call the AD.

Someone on the sale section is selling them for 250 each. If that's a true cost I am satisfied with the glidelock not being in the middle hahaha